Translator: CinderTL
Whoosh!!
Crows flew past, and shadows moved between the brown earthen houses.
Most of the people had tanned skin and brown-black eyes, dressed in dark brown linen clothes, appearing somewhat malnourished.
Wooden poles were stuck between the earthen houses, spanning the streets above, with various clothes hung out to dry.
A faint unpleasant odor wafted through the air, and some people could even be seen drinking the so-called "blessed" muddy river water.
"Is this wretched place really where Viper is?"
The woman in a black gauze dress frowned slightly, her face covered with a veil, seemingly blocking out the foul smell.
Several figures in black robes followed closely behind her. One of them nodded and said, "Master Viper left from here. There should be some markings."
"Alright, let's hurry up and find him as soon as possible."
The woman in black gauze nodded and gave the order, but she couldn't shake off a sense of unease.
That guy from Nanjiang was growing too fast. In less than a month, he had broken through two levels, killed several Grandmasters, and his speed of advancement was even more rapid than those of us who are Martial Divinities.
If this continues, he will definitely become a major threat. We must get Viper to act quickly and eliminate him together.
"By the way, Lady Yaoyue, the disciples sent by the Duwa Sect to keep watch have sent a message, hoping to meet with you."
"What do you think?"
"What's the matter?" the woman in black gauze asked with a frown.
"It seems the Red Nation's military is exerting pressure, and the situation has changed."
"Tell him to keep watching and stir the waters even more. Delay as long as possible."
With an unfriendly tone, the woman in black gauze said coldly, "The top priority is to find Viper first."
"As long as he and I join forces, many troubles can be resolved."
"Yes!"
That day, a black car left the Federation building.
Chen Feng sat in the back seat, looking out at the high-rise buildings, his expression relaxed.
No wonder Speaker Li mentioned him, and no wonder I was suspected but left unharmed after killing Luo Hui in Yun Port.
The reason was that Speaker Li Yun and Luo Wantao were at odds.
According to Chu Shihong's revelation, the position of Federation Speaker was supposed to be taken over by Luo Wantao, but in the end, Speaker Li Yun was parachuted in.
The two had a deep-seated grudge, and because of the Flying Dragon Sect incident, I gradually came into his view.
Including this nomination as a council candidate, it was also with his tacit approval.
"The storm is not over yet."
Shaking his head secretly, Chen Feng then suppressed his distracting thoughts and returned to the martial hall by car.
Tap tap tap!
Clearly having received Cao Tong's message in advance, many people were already there.
Wu Shuang, Zhao Jushan, and several other True Disciples, as well as Xu Tingxiao, were all standing outside the martial hall.
Blue, black, and green casual clothes and robes, along with many formal disciples and students, surrounded them, forming a welcoming path.
"Senior Brother!"
"Senior Brother is back!!"
Excited shouts rang out, and Chen Feng stepped out with Cao Tong opening the door for him.
Passersby stopped and looked curiously, a mix of envy and admiration in their eyes. Some from the Martial Arts World even recognized him as the only Grandmaster in Nanjiang.
"Senior Brother!"
Xu Tingxiao, with a full smile, quickly came to his side.
"Where's Master?" Chen Feng nodded and asked.
"He's on the mountain, saying he wants to cultivate his mind and body, striving to live longer and witness you making the Flame Tiger Sect famous across the land." Xu Tingxiao scratched his head.
His tone was just like Master's.
Chen Feng felt helpless upon hearing this, and Cao Tong and the others behind him grinned.
Then, the group walked into the martial hall, and Chen Feng learned about the recent situation of the hall from their mouths.
The sects that had come to Nanjiang to open martial halls had all left in disgrace, even sending gifts to apologize.
The martial hall no longer had any competitors, with many students, completely restoring its former glory and even about to surpass it.
"By the way, Senior Brother, a few people have also come to the martial hall. You might know them."
Xu Tingxiao said on the way, and Chen Feng naturally looked towards the core class on the second floor.
Behind the floor-to-ceiling glass, many core students in white martial arts uniforms were standing on the thick floor, practicing punches and stances, slightly sweating.
Upon closer inspection, there were indeed two familiar figures.
"Luo Yue, Zhuang Xiaoqing?"
A man and a woman, both in their early twenties.
The former had a bronze complexion and short, sharp hair.
The latter had fair skin, delicate features, and black hair neatly tied back.
They were clearly the two members who had been taught boxing at the club.
Soon, his pause attracted many gazes. The core disciple acting as a coach inside the glass window turned his head and quickly bowed respectfully.
Other core students noticed and soon exclaimed.
"It's Senior Brother!"
"Call him Grandmaster! The Flame Tiger Grandmaster!"
Amidst the mixed discussions, Luo Yue and Zhuang Xiaoqing were momentarily stunned.
"Am I dreaming? Is that really the coach?"
"It seems like it is?"
They were slightly dazed, and then they saw Chen Feng smile and nod at them.
Their spirits lifted, and they actually rushed out of the training room to stand before Chen Feng and his group.
"Coach!?"
"Hmm."
Chen Feng signaled the other True Disciples not to be wary and watched as Luo Yue and Zhuang Xiaoqing approached.
"Coach, when did you come back?" Zhuang Xiaoqing asked with a smile, her eyelashes curving, while Luo Yue beside her was full of curiosity.
"Just came back."
"But what about you two? Why did you come to the martial hall?"
Chen Feng asked curiously. He remembered that these two didn't seem like they were planning to join a martial arts sect and train hard.
"Well, it's because you stopped coming to the club."
Zhuang Xiaoqing said with a light smile, and Luo Yue added.
Chen Feng felt helpless, knowing he was at fault, but soon they explained, "Actually, we've also come to a realization."
"That day by the Huai River, seeing you display such power, we felt an itch."
"While we're still young, we want to give it another try, and my old man is quite supportive of me coming here."
Luo Yue said with a smile, and Chen Feng nodded slightly, having some guesses in his heart.
The desire to practice martial arts was genuine. Although the end of the martial path is visible, not everyone wants to become a Cyborg. The resources for Cyborgs are also a significant number and are strictly controlled.
Gaining self-defense through martial arts is also a natural human desire.
However...
He knew that taking this opportunity to build a good relationship with the Flame Tiger Sect was also genuine.
Moreover, thinking of the voices of approval from those unfamiliar council members in the Federation building today.
Chen Feng pondered, knowing that those should be the elders of Luo Yue and Zhuang Xiaoqing's families.
"Alright, since you've decided to practice martial arts, then practice well."
"I look forward to the day you become formal disciples."
After saying a few words calmly, Chen Feng then led the group away.
Watching his back, Zhuang Xiaoqing felt a bit disappointed.
"I thought the coach would give us a few pointers."
Hearing this, Luo Yue's expression was complicated, and he sighed and shook his head.
In a single day, the other had risen to become a Grandmaster, even capable of killing ordinary Titanium-grade Cyborgs.
This was already unique in Nanjiang.
Giving them pointers?
Ah...
That night.
Mist enveloped, rolling in waves.
High-rise buildings collapsed, cars exploded.
A powerful fifth-tier creature was cut down by a golden light shadow, falling to the ground.
A figure with a green horn slowly walked over, the golden light in his hand gradually dissipating.
Whoosh!
The massive creature's body quickly became illusory, as if nothing had happened.
The red light in the fiberglass flashed, but Chen Feng keenly sensed that some kind of power had indeed been drawn away from this world.
"Are these creatures returning to the Abyss after death?"
"Or are they not their true forms here?"
Thoughts flashed through his mind. After the incident in the Cloud Dream Forest, Chen Feng's thinking had opened up a lot.
Previously, although he could sense the abnormality of this power being drawn away, he didn't have much of a clue.
But now, he was gradually forming some guesses.
These creatures were all left behind after the Abyss and Black Tide invaded, so naturally, they didn't belong to this world.
It made sense that their power would return after death.
However, he still had some doubts. Why did they stay here after the invasion?
Roar!!
Another roar sounded behind him, and he didn't even turn his head.
Boom!!
Black Flash erupted, and a fourth-tier creature that had tried to ambush him was instantly shattered.
This was already the fifth such situation recently.
Every time he dealt with an opponent, there would always be other creatures lurking nearby.
Some were intelligent enough to know they were no match and quietly left.
Others were as foolish as beasts, without reason, only knowing how to kill.
Shaking his head, he didn't delve deeper.
Chen Feng immediately rushed into the Extreme Martial Hall and absorbed all the Limit Breaking Orbs.
A total of eight.
As for the incomplete iron book.
"Oh?"
Chen Feng raised an eyebrow. It was actually the key to the second level of the Heavenly Aura Overlord Body.
[Aura Body: Requires secret medicine to refine bone marrow liquid and stimulate seventy-two acupoints]
[After successful cultivation, the body will greatly increase, fearless...]
It stopped abruptly, with little information.
Chen Feng shook his head in regret.
During this time, he had gradually discovered that the incomplete iron books in the danger zones were much more damaged than those in the safe zones.
It was likely because the creatures here were stronger, and the invasion they encountered was more severe.
Shaking his head, he then flapped his Blood Wings, locking onto the Masked Man's trail.
After a polite exchange, the gray light orbs all entered his body.
[Perception LV5: 22/100]
He didn't pay much attention, as he was still far from leveling up.
Chen Feng turned his gaze more towards the pale blue Extreme Martial Light Orb.
He reached out and absorbed it quickly.
Whoosh!
Residual memories surfaced, and he once again saw a different scene.
"The Black Tide Disaster will destroy all civilizations. The inheritance iron books must be copied multiple times and preserved as much as possible."
"But such consumption is too extravagant. Resources are already tight. Is it really necessary?"
"Foolish! Do you want the martial path to be cut off in our generation?"
In the scene, arguments could be heard.
The Inner Strength disciple with residual memories heard the argument outside the martial hall, coming from the highest secret room inside.
"What's going on? Why are the Elders arguing?"
"I don't know."
"It seems to be about inheritance."
Discussions could be heard, and the scene changed again.
The sky was covered in black fog, with pairs of green and red eyes appearing within, the gloomy sky showing a sense of oppression.
Many disciples of the martial hall and the Enforcement Team gathered together, but they were clearly divided into two groups.
One group stood near the high wall entrance, firmly holding weapons, looking up at the black fog, confronting the inhuman creatures peering down.
Another small group had complex expressions, carrying suitcases and other items, also protecting some young children, as if they were about to leave.
"Other cities have not yet fallen. You must leave Qing Port!"
"The future of the Extreme Martial Sect depends on you."
A deep voice echoed, and several middle-aged and elderly figures could be seen with a hazy white light surrounding them.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!!
Countless Black Calamity Creatures descended, but they not only did not retreat, but also erupted with white light, like arrows, jointly killing forward.
Boom boom boom!!
Fists like meteors, kicks like falling suns.
One after another, white light continuously exploded, with a majestic and overwhelming momentum.
The black tide surrounding the high wall was torn open, but strangely, no one showed any joy.
Looking in the direction, more Black Calamity Creatures could be seen swarming in, like locusts, endless.
Even a huge shadow of over a hundred meters loomed, like a dragon or an eagle, covering the sky and the sun.
Everyone was in despair, only a few gray-haired Elders of the martial hall, with their hair and beards bristling, roared to the sky, bringing up a long rainbow, lighting up the sky.
"Remember!!"
"Survive!!!"
Whoosh!!!
The white light shone brightly, and the strength of the several Elders merged into one, as if turning into a white sun, blooming in the sky.
Boom!!!
In the violent explosion, the sky-covering creature let out a painful roar, flying backward and knocking down most of its kind.
The white light did not diminish, even more so, the energy was like a long rainbow.
Several legendary Elders burned their lives, their blood and energy released, making the white sun even brighter.
Boom!!!
They punched together again, the energy rushing like a long river, tearing through everything.
All the Black Calamity Creatures along the way were shattered, and even the black fog was pierced through, revealing a passage.
Whoosh!
In an instant, the blue sky and white clouds outside were revealed, and the sunlight shone for a moment.
The gaze fixed, and everyone in the entire area was shocked, looking at the passage outside, at the only ray of warm sunlight.
Nostalgia, longing, regret...
Various emotions were present, and the world seemed to slow down.
"Go!!"
Someone shouted, tears streaming down their face, leading the charge out.
The passage quickly shrank, and other Black Calamity Creatures came to block it.
"Extreme Fight!!"
An old roar erupted, energy bloomed, like the last afterglow of a meteor and a falling sun.
Whoosh! Boom!!!
The world shook violently, and the last light illuminated everything, annihilating all.
"Kill!!!"
The other fighters also came to their senses, rushing to the sides of the passage to help the Seeds of Civilization leave.
The scene thus froze, then quickly dispersed.
Chen Feng stood in place, momentarily dazed.
Facing the invasion of the Black Tide Disaster, the people of the High Wall Alliance made the same choice as the Ancient Taiduo civilization.
Preserve the young Seeds of Civilization, leave behind the martial inheritance.
Even if it meant burning their lives, they were willing to do so.
Feeling a bit complicated and heavy-hearted, Chen Feng felt a sense of urgency and pressure.
The several Elders in the scene were clearly above the fifth tier, sixth tier, or even seventh tier?
So powerful, yet they could only barely tear open a path of life, unable to completely shatter the Black Tide.
It was conceivable how terrifying the descent of the Abyss was.
Moreover, Chen Feng wondered.
If Earth also encountered such a situation, could it really survive?
"Phew!"
Shaking his head, he exhaled a turbid breath, and after a few seconds, Chen Feng forced himself to calm down.
He didn't believe the Black Tide had no weaknesses.
Nor did he believe that such an apocalypse was unavoidable.
Strength!
In the end, it all came down to strength!
The supreme strength to break the Black Tide, kill all Black Calamity Creatures, including the so-called evil gods!!
(End of the Chapter)
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